Benjamin Moore America's Heartland 197
| Official page: | America's Heartland 197 |
| Code: | 197 |
| Name: | America's Heartland |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore America's Heartland?
The warm and inviting hue of America's Heartland (Benjamin Moore 197) brings a sense of comfort and sophistication to any space. This rich shade pairs beautifully with crisp whites for a classic and timeless look, while also complementing earthy tones like terracotta and olive green for a cozy and harmonious feel. Accentuating this color with touches of gold or brass can enhance its elegance and depth, adding a touch of luxury to the decor scheme. Whether used as a statement wall color or as an accent throughout the room, America's Heartland (Benjamin Moore 197) is sure to create a welcoming and stylish atmosphere in your home.
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What are Benjamin Moore America's Heartland undertones?
The undertone of America's Heartland can be accurately described as a Yellow hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#F5E9C2
RGB code:
245, 233, 194
Is Benjamin Moore America's Heartland 197 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 46° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
197 America's Heartland HSL code: 46, 72%, 86%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
- Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
- To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects America's Heartland
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Yellow shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore America's Heartland:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
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America's Heartland
Darker shades
197
America's Heartland
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color America's Heartland with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 226, such as Benjamin Moore Nile Blue and English Hyacinth.
LRV of America's Heartland
America's Heartland has an LRV of 77.71% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 77.71%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #F5E9C2 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 245, 233, 194 | |
| RGB Percent | 96.08%, 91.37%, 76.08% | |
| HSV | Hue: 46° Saturation: 20.82% Value: 96.08% | |
| HSL | hsl(46, 72, 86) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.9 Yellow: 20.82 Key: 3.92 | |
| YIQ | Y: 232.142 I: 19.683 Q: -9.598 | |
| XYZ | X: 76.532 Y: 81.587 Z: 62.741 | |
| CIE Lab | L:92.392 a:-2.046 b:20.455 | |
| CIE Luv | L:92.392 u:9.385 v:29.965 | |
| Decimal | 16116162 | |
| Hunter Lab | 90.325, -6.829, 22.045 | |
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